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schoolboy · 19 July 2020, 04:03 PM

So I saw a gentleman at the store today wearing a Rolex 216570

Now I’m kind of interested in that one too haha

My wrist is 6.75 inches

Do you think I can pull it off? My daily is a 36mm Datejust

Also, does the explorer 2 wear a lot bigger than a 6 digit submariner?

Lastly, post any pics of your explorer 2!

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schoolboy · 19 July 2020, 04:07 PM

This is how my Datejust 36 fits for reference

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teabags001 · 19 July 2020, 04:18 PM

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This is how my Datejust 36 fits for reference

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Look for a 5 digit 40mm. The 6 digit wears larger then the SD43 lug to lug. I dont think your wrist can handle the 6 digit 42mm. The 5 digit explorer 2 wears smaller then a 6 digit sub for reference.

This is my Explorer ll 40mm vs my DJll 41mm. 7.25 inch wrist for reference. And I wear a SD43 daily.

Daveclock · 20 July 2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

Look for a 5 digit 40mm. The 6 digit wears larger then the SD43 lug to lug. I dont think your wrist can handle the 6 digit 42mm. The 5 digit explorer 2 wears smaller then a 6 digit sub for reference.

This is my Explorer ll 40mm vs my DJll 41mm. 7.25 inch wrist for reference. And I wear a SD43 daily.

Ouch that is a classic sausage wrist it hurts me just looking at it!
Please wear it loose and above the bendy part of wrist, if only just for me?

teabags001 · 20 July 2020, 09:09 AM

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Ouch that is a classic sausage wrist it hurts me just looking at it!

Please wear it loose and above the bendy part of wrist, if only just for me?

It’s just how my wrist is shaped. It’s has this weird bend so it makes all my watches appear way too tight but I can fit my full
Middle finger between the watch and the wrist. ;)

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John McM · 19 July 2020, 04:22 PM

My wrist is 7 1/2 inches. I think you might struggle with the 216570

Binky1 · 22 July 2020, 05:48 AM

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My wrist is 7 1/2 inches. I think you might struggle with the 216570

I agree with this...I have 7.25 wrist and definitely wouldn’t want to go any bigger. It wears large especially the Polar...but it is a truly proper Rolex tool watch. Tough as hell and GMT Function to boot.

MRPWRPATX21 · 19 July 2020, 04:28 PM

16570 is the jam. Works for me, and I have 8” wrists, but definitely fine for 6.5”. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend.

schoolboy · 19 July 2020, 04:35 PM

Dang :(

That is not what I wanted to hear, though I do thank you guys for the honest feedback!

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teabags001 · 19 July 2020, 05:12 PM

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Dang :(

That is not what I wanted to hear, though I do thank you guys for the honest feedback!

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Could be worse. You could have 7.25 inch wrist where almost the entire Rolex lineup form 36-44mm is wearable. Damn these expensive wrist I am cursed with lol. ;)

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teabags001 · 19 July 2020, 05:13 PM

The explorer ll 216570 even though it’s only 42mm wears larger then my 126600 SD43. The lug to lug is larger. To me it the explorer ll wore like the 43mm and the SD43 wore like a 42mm. If that makes any sense.

TswaneNguni · 19 July 2020, 05:21 PM

42mm Black or Polar ,or both.
Will be fine for your wrists.Wears flat .
Your choice !

teabags001 · 19 July 2020, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

42mm Black or Polar ,or both.

Will be fine for your wrists.Wears flat .

Your choice !

You think so? I think the DJ36 is his sweet spot. Maybe he could wear a 39mm, or a 5 digit sub. I don’t know if any of the 40mm + 6 digits would fit his wrist that well.

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

42mm Black or Polar ,or both.
Will be fine for your wrists.Wears flat .
Your choice !

I think I am going to try to find one so that I can try it on

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

The explorer ll 216570 even though it’s only 42mm wears larger then my 126600 SD43. The lug to lug is larger. To me it the explorer ll wore like the 43mm and the SD43 wore like a 42mm. If that makes any sense.

Thanks for sharing that. It makes perfect sense

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Rolexsd4000 · 20 July 2020, 08:42 AM

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The explorer ll 216570 even though it’s only 42mm wears larger then my 126600 SD43. The lug to lug is larger. To me it the explorer ll wore like the 43mm and the SD43 wore like a 42mm. If that makes any sense.

Throw the Exp 2 on a Rubber B and it changes the feel lug to lug

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

Could be worse. You could have 7.25 inch wrist where almost the entire Rolex lineup form 36-44mm is wearable. Damn these expensive wrist I am cursed with lol. ;)

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Haha good for you

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fskywalker · 19 July 2020, 08:43 PM

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Dang :(

That is not what I wanted to hear, though I do thank you guys for the honest feedback!

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MYBROTHERSKEEPER · 19 July 2020, 07:03 PM

Schoolboy, the 42 mm is way too big for your size wrist. I suggest the 40 mm 16570 polar. Beautiful watch boy. I had my heart set on the 42 mm so I tried it and it looked too big on my 7 3/4 in wrist. Going to get the 40 someday soon. Best of luck.

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Lew Archer · 19 July 2020, 07:24 PM

I also think the 42mm Explorer II would be a bit much. That 36mm DJ looks like your ideal size, at least from that photograph.

If you take a look at the Rolex website...look up the Oyster Perpetual. Configure one with the 36mm case. You'll see there is a white dial option. It is a classic, simple watch. It may not have the sports feel you are looking for, however.

If you could find the 36mm Explorer, that would be excellent for you. Black dial, only. Classic model (and Ian Fleming wore one, if that matters to you). The current Explorer is 39mm. The 36mm Explorer gets a lot of love here, an iconic model. And, for you, perfectly proportioned.

Full disclosure: I tend to think that overly large watches run the risk of wearing the person, rather than the person wearing the watch. Many other people like the look of a massive watch. So, it's just a matter of taste, and that's entirely subjective.

In the end, get what YOU like and what looks and feels right to you. And, there's no substitution for trying on watches to figure that out.

schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lew Archer

I also think the 42mm Explorer II would be a bit much. That 36mm DJ looks like your ideal size, at least from that photograph.

If you take a look at the Rolex website...look up the Oyster Perpetual. Configure one with the 36mm case. You'll see there is a white dial option. It is a classic, simple watch. It may not have the sports feel you are looking for, however.

If you could find the 36mm Explorer, that would be excellent for you. Black dial, only. Classic model (and Ian Fleming wore one, if that matters to you). The current Explorer is 39mm. The 36mm Explorer gets a lot of love here, an iconic model. And, for you, perfectly proportioned.

Full disclosure: I tend to think that overly large watches run the risk of wearing the person, rather than the person wearing the watch. Many other people like the look of a massive watch. So, it's just a matter of taste, and that's entirely subjective.

In the end, get what YOU like and what looks and feels right to you. And, there's no substitution for trying on watches to figure that out.

I wish Rolex still made the 36mm Explorer.

Thanks for the feedback!

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Lew Archer · 20 July 2020, 09:51 AM

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I wish Rolex still made the 36mm Explorer.

Thanks for the feedback!

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You're welcome. Tudor's Black Bay 36 is reminiscent of that 36mm Explorer. Might be worth checking out.

schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:40 AM

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Schoolboy, the 42 mm is way too big for your size wrist. I suggest the 40 mm 16570 polar. Beautiful watch boy. I had my heart set on the 42 mm so I tried it and it looked too big on my 7 3/4 in wrist. Going to get the 40 someday soon. Best of luck.

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I know a lady that was selling a new old stock 40mm explorer 2, but maaaaan, she wanted $13,000 i think.

That was about a year ago. I guess I could check in and see if she still has it, but i don’t wAnt to pay a huge premium like that.

And I’m always nervous about buying a used watch.

BumbleB · 19 July 2020, 07:11 PM

One of my favourite watches. It wears quite flat on the wrist, more subtle than a GMT II or Sub.

Lug to lug maybe a bit wider.

If you think 42mm is too big, try to get a 40mm BNIB.

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

One of my favourite watches. It wears quite flat on the wrist, more subtle than a GMT II or Sub.

Lug to lug maybe a bit wider.

If you think 42mm is too big, try to get a 40mm BNIB.

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More subtle than a sub?

I guess I should just try it on

This is how my sub used to fit:

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teabags001 · 20 July 2020, 09:12 AM

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More subtle than a sub?

I guess I should just try it on

This is how my sub used to fit:

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Did you polish the center links or is that a white gold sub?

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:41 PM

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Did you polish the center links or is that a white gold sub?

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It’s a two tone submariner, a bluesy

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teabags001 · 20 July 2020, 03:55 PM

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It’s a two tone submariner, a bluesy

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Do you still have it or did you sell it? How do you think the bluesy wears on your wrist? When I was picking up my HULK they had a bluesy in the case. I always liked them but I’m not a huge two tone sports Rolex fan even though they do it the best in the business. Maybe id get a CHNR if I could ever try one on in person. I save the flash for my dressier watches.

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abozz · 19 July 2020, 08:27 PM

6.7 is no too small, you can wear it.

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schoolboy · 20 July 2020, 02:54 AM

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6.7 is no too small, you can wear it.

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Thanks, I might go try one on if I can find one !

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19 July 2020, 04:03 PM	#1
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Tell me about your Explorer 2 ! So I saw a gentleman at the store today wearing a Rolex 216570 Now I’m kind of interested in that one too haha My wrist is 6.75 inches Do you think I can pull it off? My daily is a 36mm Datejust Also, does the explorer 2 wear a lot bigger than a 6 digit submariner? Lastly, post any pics of your explorer 2! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 05:13 PM	#11
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	Tell me about your Explorer 2 ! The explorer ll 216570 even though it’s only 42mm wears larger then my 126600 SD43. The lug to lug is larger. To me it the explorer ll wore like the 43mm and the SD43 wore like a 42mm. If that makes any sense.

19 July 2020, 07:11 PM	#24
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	One of my favourite watches. It wears quite flat on the wrist, more subtle than a GMT II or Sub. Lug to lug maybe a bit wider. If you think 42mm is too big, try to get a 40mm BNIB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

19 July 2020, 04:07 PM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	This is how my Datejust 36 fits for reference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 04:35 PM	#9
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Dang :( That is not what I wanted to hear, though I do thank you guys for the honest feedback! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 05:21 PM	#12
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	42mm Black or Polar ,or both. Will be fine for your wrists.Wears flat . Your choice !

19 July 2020, 07:03 PM	#19
MYBROTHERSKEEPER Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 90	Schoolboy, the 42 mm is way too big for your size wrist. I suggest the 40 mm 16570 polar. Beautiful watch boy. I had my heart set on the 42 mm so I tried it and it looked too big on my 7 3/4 in wrist. Going to get the 40 someday soon. Best of luck. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 07:24 PM	#20
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	I also think the 42mm Explorer II would be a bit much. That 36mm DJ looks like your ideal size, at least from that photograph. If you take a look at the Rolex website...look up the Oyster Perpetual. Configure one with the 36mm case. You'll see there is a white dial option. It is a classic, simple watch. It may not have the sports feel you are looking for, however. If you could find the 36mm Explorer, that would be excellent for you. Black dial, only. Classic model (and Ian Fleming wore one, if that matters to you). The current Explorer is 39mm. The 36mm Explorer gets a lot of love here, an iconic model. And, for you, perfectly proportioned. Full disclosure: I tend to think that overly large watches run the risk of wearing the person, rather than the person wearing the watch. Many other people like the look of a massive watch. So, it's just a matter of taste, and that's entirely subjective. In the end, get what YOU like and what looks and feels right to you. And, there's no substitution for trying on watches to figure that out.

19 July 2020, 08:27 PM	#29
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	6.7 is no too small, you can wear it. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

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